George Clooney’s Girlfriend Targeted in Cocaine Scandal

George Clooney’s girlfriend, Italian model Elisabetta Canalis, is being investigated after a witness states she saw Canalis snorting cocaine at a Milan nightclub in 2007. According to 26-year-old model-turned-prostitute Karima Menad, Clooney’s girlfriend took the drug twice while partying at The Club, which is currently under investigation. “I remember taking cocaine with Elisabetta Canalis and two others,” Menad told prosecutors in 2008 in documents obtained by Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera.

Obama’s the charmer on ‘The View’ but he is never heard of Snooki

President Obama charmed the ladies on “The View” on Wednesday and confidently showed off his command of the huge challenges facing the nation today. But the name Snooki did not ring a bell. “I’m sorry, I do not know who that is,” the smiling but seemingly perplexed President stated when asked about the big-haired “Jersey Shore” bombshell, according to several audience members interviewed after the show. He may not have remembered Snooki, but he is used her as a punchline before.

‘I’m going to bring American Idol down’

FORMER American Idol contestant Ian Benardo plans to sue the show for $300 million after being told to “gay up” for the cameras. The American Idol reject who stole the microphone from comedian Dane Cook during the show’s season finale alleges that producers exploited his sexual orientation by telling him to “gay up” his performance, TMZ reported. Ian Benardo was one of many memorable contestants who returned to the stage to commemorate departing judge Simon Cowell’s final show.

Find your passion, live your dreams!

By Jennifer Angel Wednesday, July 28th 2010, 4:00 AM Passion for Life The word “passion” conjures up all sorts of images and feelings. If we determine what we are truly passionate about then life would be very simple, because it’s the passion that drives us to be better than we are, to reach for the next level of advancement in life, and that quest means a different thing to each and every one of us.

Miranda Kerr ‘expecting first child’

Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom are reportedly anticipating a baby / AP Source: AP NEWLYWED model Miranda Kerr and actor Orlando Bloom are reportedly anticipating a baby. The lovebirds recently returned to the US from a honeymoon in the Caribbean, having wed in a secret ceremony at an undisclosed location. Now, a source close to the 27-year-old Victoria’s Secret model told American celebrity magazine Us Weekly that Kerr is anticipating a child. “She’s definitely pregnant …

Book Review: The Scouting Party: The Making of the Boy Scouts of America by David C. Scott and Brendan Murphy

Any organization or institution is bound to change over the course of a century. As Boy Scouts of America celebrates its 100th anniversary, it seems like it has always been viewed as a somewhat conservative organization with a military bent. More recently, its stances on atheists and gays have prompted controversy and litigation. Yet David Scott and Brendan Murphy’s The Scouting Party: Pioneering and Preservation, Progressivism and Preparedness in the Making of the Boy Scouts of America not only indicates ...

Teresa Giudice Wants a "Fresh Start" After Bankruptcy Auction

Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice admits it hasn’t been simple filing for bankruptcy or listing the contents of her mansion for auction. “It’s not a fun or an simple process,” blogs the Bravo reality star, 38. “If you have ever been unfortunate enough to be involved in a legal situation, you know it’s a lot of back and forth between both sides. Right now, our bankruptcy trustee is trying to get an auction going, and our lawyer ...

Gay ‘Idol’ reject sues for $300 M over alleged discrimination

By Kate Nocera DAILY NEWS WRITER Tuesday, July 27th 2010, 2:30 PM This reject is hoping he can turn his “American Idol” crash into a whole lot of cash. Ian Benardo, 30, who infamously rushed the stage during the talent search’s 2010 finale now claims producers encouraged the stunt and then discriminated against him.

Angelina Jolie Joins Twitter!

Angelina Jolie has joined Twitter! But you will not hear any 140-character musings from the actress, 35. She’s locked her account; she has no followers and is not following anyone. PHOTOS: Jolie-Pitt children through the years “Jolie had her people obtain the account for her so no one else could have that username,” a source tells UsMagazine.com. “There was actually someone else using @AngelinaJolie  but Angelina requested the account suspended and took it over.” VIDEO: Brad and ...

Oliver Stone: Jewish media doesn’t put Hitler ‘in context’

By Soraya Roberts DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER Originally Published:Monday, July 26th 2010, 12:31 PM Updated: Monday, July 26th 2010, 8:22 PM Stone on media Do you think that Oliver Stone’s statements about the U.S.

MasterChef’s Adam feels the heat of fame

Adam Liaw, pictured with runner-up Callam Hann, has received top tips from show judges Gary Mehigan, Matt Preston and George Calombaris. Picture: Channel Ten. Source: Supplied The Adelaide lawyer is not used to dealing with the fame that comes with celebrity Source: Supplied < Prev  of 2 Next > MASTERCHEF winner Adam Liaw has turned to last year’s winner, Julie Goodwin, to get advice on how to handle the fame that comes with victory.

The Morning Benders On World Cafe

Enlarge Matt Jacoby The Morning Benders. Matt Jacoby The Morning Benders. The Morning Benders’ 2008 debut, Talking Through Tin Cans, was named the ideal indie/alternative album of that year by iTunes, and the band’s three members — Chris Chu, Julian Harmon and Tim Or — subsequently toured with a variety of well-known acts, including Grizzly Bear, The Kooks, Death Cab for Cutie, Ra Ra Riot, MGMT, Yeasayer, and The Submarines.

Angelina Stuns in Cleavage-Baring, Red-Hot Dress

Red hot! Angelina Jolie touched down in windy Moscow, Russia on Sunday for the premiere of Salt — and her super sexy dress matched the red carpet. PHOTOS: Vintage, pre-fame modeling shots of Angelina The 35-year-old star wowed the crowd in a dramatic, cleavage-bearing Atelier Versace red halter neck chiffon gown with draped train and draped bust. For last week’s L.A. premiere of the film, Jolie favored a black, sequined mini-dress by Armani. In Salt, the mother ...

NJ Gov. blasts ‘Jersey Shore’ cast for being New Yorkers

BY Meredith Kolodner DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER Sunday, July 25th 2010, 3:06 PM New Jersey’s governor has joined the chorus of reality show “Jersey Shore” haters, and he is blaming his state’s bad rap on interlopers – from New York.

Soprano Renee Fleming gets sexed up for new rock album

By Jane Ridley DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER Sunday, July 25th 2010, 4:00 AM It was a large gamble when Manhattan’s Renee Fleming, 51, arguably the world’s most famous female opera singer, announced she was recording a rock collection called “Dark Hope.” The three-time Emmy-winning soprano and Metropolitan Opera House darling sexed up her image – check out those bangs on the album cover! – and dialed down her voice to a tenor for the departure from classical music.

Adam beats Callum in MasterChef final

Adelaide lawyer Adam Liaw is crowned Australia’s new MasterChef. Pictures: Channel Ten Source: Supplied An ecstatic Adam pictured with judges Gary Mehigan, Matt Preston and George Calombaris. Source: Supplied Callum with Peter Gilmore during the third round of the competition Source: Supplied Adam and runner-up Callum are already planning their next move Source: Supplied < Prev  of 4 Next > Adam goes through his paces during last night’s final Source: Supplied SMART beat heart in the MasterChef decider, with bookies favourite ...

Death Toll From German Music Festival Rises

Enlarge Hermann J. Knippertz/AP People try to leave the Love Parade music festival in Duisburg, Germany, after a stampede inside a tunnel killed 15 people Saturday. Chaos erupted after police tried to block thousands of people from entering the already-crowded parade grounds. Hermann J.